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Commission Meeting Minutes — March 19, 2013 Certified March 26, 2013
Crawford County Commission met pursuant to adjournment with these members present: Leo Sanders, Presiding Commissioner; Lloyd Watson, Commissioner District 1; Kenny Killeen, Commissioner District 2; Mardy Leathers, County Clerk; and the following proceedings were had to viz;
Attendees were Amy England, Danny Brown, Theda Sanders, Denine Schuster, Tim Murphy, Linda Huffman, David Miller, Kim Cook, Tammy Snodgrass,
Presiding Commissioner Leo Sanders called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM
9:04 AM Denine Schuster from Prairie Valley Landfill requested a letter from the Commission stating Crawford County does not currently have planning and zoning ordinances. Kenny Killeen made a motion to approve the letter. Paul Watson seconded. The motion carried.
9:06 AM Kenny Killeen made a motion to approve the Crawford County Commission Meeting Agenda as presented. Paul Watson provided a second. Motion carried.
9:10 AM Paul Watson made a motion to approve the Crawford County Commission Meeting Minutes with amendments for March 12, 2013. Kenny Killeen seconded. Motion carried.
9:11 AM Amy England inquired about the purpose of the Commission seeking bids for materials and equipment. The Commission explained bids were for road maintenance and to replace aging equipment. Amy England inquired about the lease-purchase plan to purchase new equipment in the Road Districts. Paul Watson stated the County is in need of upgrading its equipment as the cost to maintain the commitment is continuing to grow. Paul Watson stated that a 5 year lease or buy back plan would also allow the company to retain reserve funds. Paul Watson stated Road District 1 will purchase 2 dump trucks using a 5 year lease-purchase program.
9:22 AM Frank Hager during Citizens’ Participation addressed the Commission regarding a recent decision to no longer use dust control. Mr. Hager stated he did not feel it was fair that dust control would no longer be placed on County roads. Paul Watson explained to Mr. Hager the project became no longer cost-effective. Paul Watson stated the cost far outweighed the benefit for dust control. Paul Watson stated the County would also be considering a new product for dust control in place of the LB50 product formally used. Mr. Hager inquired about potentially chip and sealing Burely Road. Paul Watson stated that while he is in office he does not believe the County will complete many chip and seal projects; rather new experiments such as mixing asphalt on roads will be tested. Mr. Hager stated he felt cost was rising for other projects and he simply wanted to see all roads maintained. Mr. Hager stated he has lived on the Burely Road for over 40 years and has only received dust control on his road once. Mr. Hager stated the County has taken his tax dollars for years; yet he has seen little return. Paul Watson explained the County is doing its best to be as efficient as possible to maintain the County roads.
9:34 AM Tim Murphy from EPM introduced himself to the new Commission and provided an overview of an energy audit EPM completed with the County in Spring 2011. Kenny Killeen recommended EPM completing a new audit of the Jail Facility.
10:11 AM The Commission conducted a public hearing regarding Sullivan Homes regarding completion and closure of the project.
10:25 AM The Commission took a 10 minute recess.
10:35 AM The Commission reconvened. Tammy Snodgrass addressed the Commission regarding ratification of the MRPC Hazard Mitigation Plan. Tammy Snodgrass stated the County would need to pass a Resolution and potential assist with match funding. Tammy Snodgrass also expressed a need to complete an expense report for inkind match on the project.
10:55 AM Kenny Killeen made a motion to ratify the Crawford County Multi-Jurisdiction Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Pau Watson provided a second. A roll call vote was held as follows: Kenny Killeen – Yay Paul Watson – Yay Leo Sanders – Yay The motion carried with 3 Yay Votes and 0 No Votes.
11:00 AM Leo Sanders read aloud a letter from MO DED and the CWIB regarding changes in board members. Leo Sanders stated a meeting would be held at 10:30 AM on March 20, 2013.
11:07 AM Leo Sanders read aloud a letter from MPR regarding annual rate increases to workers compensation insurance and property and liability insurance. MPR forecasted 8.5% increase in workers compensation insurance and 7.5% property and liability insurance. Paul Watson stated he had been speaking with Outfitters and they feel confident they will have a very busy season; thus sales tax revenues should grow throughout the coming year.
11:10 AM Kim Cook addressed the Commission regarding a potential loan of the Noose located in Recorder of Deeds Office to the Crawford County Historical Society. Paul Watson questioned the legitimacy of the rope actually being the rope used in the historical event. Paul Watson stated he would like to see the rope displayed at the Courthouse in a nicer and more secure display. Danny Brown recommended potentially establishing a display recessed in the wall and protected by glass to be located in the halls of the Courthouse.
Kenny Killeen made a motion to create a permanent display in the Courthouse for the Noose. Paul Watson seconded. A roll call vote was held as follows: Paul Watson – Yay Kenny Killeen – Yay Leo Sanders – Yay The motion carried with 3 Yay Votes and 0 No Votes.
11:28 AM David Miller addressed the Commission regarding MOCA. David Miller provided an overview of MOCA and its programs to reduce poverty in the region. The Commission agreed to review the appointment to the MOCA Board and revisit the matter.
11:52 AM Paul Watson stated he had been made aware of an issue on Lick Creek Road with trash being spilled in the ditch ways. The Commission discussed working with the Sherriff’s Department on the matter.
11:55 AM Kenny Killeen made a motion to adjourn the March 19, 2013 Commission Meeting. Paul Watson provided a second. Motion carried.
The Commission adjourned to meet March 26, 2013.
Leo Sanders, Presiding Commissioner
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